Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (8,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,501 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,100 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,493 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Orida Maidstone
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£80+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£67+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£43+
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Premier Inn London Rainham
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.39 and £25.86. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.39 and £25.86. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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